Chapter 381 Arriving at the Train Station
Then they found Liu Erzhu.
Liu Erzhu was chopping wood in his yard. When he heard the intention, he put down his axe without saying a word, patted the sawdust on his body, and said:
"How can I be left out of this? Let's go!"
Afterwards, they called Cheng Erhua and several other strong and warm-hearted young people in the village.
When these young people heard that they would contribute to the village affairs, they responded positively, with their eyes full of expectation and enthusiasm.
After everyone gathered, they headed towards the train station together.
There were two ox carts. Zhao Shuzhuo sat on the shaft of the front ox cart, holding the reins tightly in his hands, and shouting at the ox to move forward steadily.
Wang Jianguo followed closely behind, observing the surrounding situation from time to time to ensure the safety of the team.
The wooden wheels of the ox cart rolled slowly on the dirt road, making a "creaking" sound, like an ancient and melodious country song.
In the fields beside the road, the crops swayed gently in the breeze, as if bidding them farewell. They hurried to the train station at a leisurely pace.
About an hour passed slowly and quietly, and Wang Jianguo, Zhao Shuzhuo and others finally arrived at the train station smoothly.
The train station was bustling with noise and people were hurrying along, each of them rushing to their own journey.
Everyone hurriedly pulled the ox cart to a relatively open and safe corner.
Wang Jianguo carefully wrapped the rope around the wooden stake several times and pulled it hard to make sure the ox cart was tied securely before leaving with peace of mind.
He looked around and soon found the only newsstand next to the train station. The newsstand looked a little old, but the goods inside were neatly arranged.
Wang Jianguo walked forward steadily. The vendor in the newsstand was flipping through newspapers boredly. When he saw a customer coming, he immediately perked up.
Wang Jianguo carefully searched the cigarette area on the shelf and finally locked onto two boxes of high-end cigarettes with exquisite packaging and high prices.
He gently picked up the cigarette and said to the vendor:
"Boss, I want these two boxes of cigarettes."
When the vendor heard this, his eyes lit up instantly and a surprised smile appeared on his face.
Few people would be interested in such expensive cigarettes near this ordinary train station, so this business was a pleasant surprise for him. He quickly responded enthusiastically:
"Oh, you really have good taste. It's not often that people buy these cigarettes."
As he spoke, he quickly packed the cigarettes and handed them to Wang Jianguo. Wang Jianguo paid for them, and the vendor said with a smile on his face:
"If you need me in the future, just come over!"
Wang Jianguo turned and walked into the lobby of the train station with a cigarette in his pocket.
The hall was crowded with passengers dragging luggage of all sizes. Some were anxiously waiting for the arrival of the train, while others were sitting on the benches tiredly to rest.
Wang Jianguo walked through the bustling crowd, constantly searching for the staff.
Finally, he found a uniformed staff member in a corner, who was concentrating on organizing the documents in his hands.
Wang Jianguo walked quickly to the staff with a smile on his face.
Before he could even open his mouth to speak, he quickly pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to the staff very politely, with a kind smile on his face, and said:
"Hello, comrade! I am a villager from Jianye Village. I received your notice earlier that there will be goods from our village arriving today, and asked us to come and receive them."
"Look, we're new here, and we don't know where to go. Could you please show us the way?"
The staff member looked up and saw the cigarette Wang Jianguo handed over. He was slightly startled, then quickly waved his hand and refused in a firm tone:
"Comrade, I am at work now and our company has a rule that prohibits smoking."
"If you want to pick up the goods, just go to the guard room at the door and they will take you there. Turn right after you exit the door here and it's opposite the newsstand."
Wang Jianguo saw the staff waving their hands firmly to refuse, but the smile on his face did not diminish at all.
He naturally took back the cigarette he had handed over, gently closed his fingers, and put the cigarette back into his jacket pocket.
At the same time, he bowed slightly and sincerely thanked the staff member. His eyes showed respect and understanding, and then he turned around and walked out of the train station hall with steady steps.
As soon as he stepped out of the hall, the dazzling sunlight fell on him. He squinted slightly to adjust to the light, then looked to the right and saw a guard booth standing there quietly.
The guard booth's exterior is a common blue and white color scheme, giving it a simple and serious feel. Wang Jianguo quickened his pace and walked straight toward the guard booth.
Arriving in front of the guard booth, he stood still, nodded politely to the guard inside, and said in a gentle and clear voice:
"Hello, comrade. I am a villager from Jianye Village. Your staff informed us earlier that there will be goods from our village to be delivered today, and asked us to come and pick them up."
As he spoke, he looked the guard frankly, his eyes full of sincerity and expectation.
When the guard heard this, he raised his head slightly, shifted his gaze away from the matters in his hands, and looked at Wang Jianguo quickly and carefully.
There was a professional scrutiny in his eyes as he looked from Wang Jianguo's face to his clothes and then to his overall demeanor.
After taking a look, the guard said calmly:
"Comrade, please wait a moment. Let me check the registration form."
After saying that, he gently put down the pen in his hand and opened the workbook in front of him.
His fingers slid slowly across the paper, checking the registration information line by line and column by column. His eyes were focused and serious, not missing any details.
After a while, the guard's fingers stopped sliding. He raised his head and looked at Wang Jianguo again, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes. He said:
"Comrade, what is your name?"
Wang Jianguo said without hesitation:
"My name is Wang Jianguo."
His voice echoed in the small space in front of the guard booth, clear and loud, revealing a simplicity and frankness.
The guard frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt and rigor in his eyes. He shook his head gently and said in a calm but unquestionable tone:
"No, it is true that some goods from Jianye Village will arrive today, but the registered name does not match what you said."
When Wang Jianguo heard this, he was stunned at first, then he suddenly seemed to remember something, raised his hand and slapped his forehead, a slightly apologetic smile appeared on his face, and explained:
"Oh, look at my memory. When your staff went to the village to notify the people this morning, they looked for our captain. I think they left their name there."
"Our captain is Zhao Shuzhuo, a very reliable person. He is the one who takes the lead in arranging these delivery matters."